Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement

medical insurance options

dental, life, disability coverage

Tuition/education assistance

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter is seeking an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources) for the Northeast Region, based at the Tensas Parish Extension Office in St. Joseph, LA.

This 100% Extension ANR, non-tenure track position serves Tensas parish. The incumbent will deliver research‑based information through on‑farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, and field days; establish advisory committees, evaluate programs, and report impacts annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas.
• Master’s degree in the listed field is desired.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide stakeholders with research‑based information and educational opportunities through on‑farm visits, demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other meetings.
• Establish advisory committees to identify clientele needs and develop extension programming; report outcomes and impacts annually.
• Disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations via newsletters, factsheets, social media, newspapers and other press; assist in parish web pages and pesticide re‑certification training.
• Engage with agricultural organizations (Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, Master Gardener groups) and collaborate with parish/region/state Extension faculty.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas

Master’s degree in the field listed above is desired

Effective oral and written communication skills

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (Agriculture & Natural Resources)

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAG PL4 - Northeast Region (Melissa D Cater (00002478))

Work Location:

0101 Tensas Parish Extension Office

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Work Location: The area to be served is Tensas parish. The domicile for this position is the Tensas Parish Extension Office located in St. Joseph, Louisiana. Tensas parish has over 26,000 acres in cotton and over 126,000 acres in grains.

Position Description: This is a non-tenure track, agent level position (100% Extension ANR). The Agent will be expected to become familiar with other major commodities in the domicile parish and work with and support other agents assigned to that parish for those commodities. The Agent will provide stakeholders with research‑based information and educational opportunities through a variety of delivery methods including on‑farm visits, area‑wide demonstrations, workshops, field days, and other educational meetings. The agent will establish advisory committees to identify clientele needs, develop extension programming, implement a system of program evaluation, and report program accomplishments and impacts annually. The Agent will disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations through a variety of avenues which could include newsletters, factsheets, social media postings, newspaper and other popular press articles. In addition, the Agent will contribute to the web page of assigned parishes and assist in providing pesticide re‑certification training. Involvement and participation with agricultural based organizations and associations such as Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and Master Gardener groups is expected for the agent to become fully engaged in the agricultural community. As an Extension employee, the agent must be willing to continue professional development and remain current with agriculture and natural resources research and its application to programming. The incumbent is expected to be an effective team player, work cooperatively with other Extension faculty at the parish, region and state levels and perform other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor(s). The agent will work under the administrative supervision and direction of the parish chair and regional director. To attend and conduct training to meet the needs of clientele, this position requires some overnight travel and work on evenings and weekends.

Qualification Requirements: A baccalaureate degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, pest management, biological sciences, agricultural education, or closely related areas. Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall grade‑point average of at least 2.5 (all GPA requirements based on a 4.0 system) and a 3.0 for graduate work attempted, if any, _ or _ master’s degree with an overall grade‑point average of at least 3.0 or a current grade‑point average of at least 3.0 on at least 12 hours of graduate credit. The applicant must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. A Master’s degree in the field listed above is desired. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics. The ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

Conditions of Employment: A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided). Satisfactory completion of one specific graduate level extension courses (3 credit hours) is required in year two or three of employment, prior to promotion eligibility to associate agent. Additionally, a faculty member who does not have a related master’s degree must complete an additional 12 hours of related graduate level coursework in order to be promoted to associate agent and such promotion must occur in the first seven years of employment. An exception is that additional agent experience may be substituted for 12 hours of coursework, but not for the required course.

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long‑term disability, accident, vision, long‑term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural‑based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail].

Posting Date:

October 14, 2026